Hawthorn and Lemongrass Tea

6 servings

25 minutes

Hawthorn and lemongrass tea is a refined drink that intertwines warm, spicy, and refreshing notes. Its roots trace back to Russian cuisine, where herbal teas were valued for their healing properties. Hawthorn adds a sweet-fruity depth, lemongrass brings citrus freshness, and the blend of fennel, dill, and cardamom adds soft spiciness. This tea warms and invigorates; it is perfect for leisurely conversations or quiet moments of relaxation. Brewed with black tea and infused with aromatic lemon zest, it reveals a richness of flavor with each sip. Such a drink helps to unwind after a stressful day, supports the cardiovascular system, and enhances mood while creating an atmosphere of coziness and harmony.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 13.6
• Proteins: 0.7g
• Fats: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 2.3g

Ingredients

• Black leaf tea: 3 tbsp
• Yarrow: 8 g
• Hawthorn: 16 g
• Lemongrass: 2 stem
• Carnation: 2 pc
• Cardamom: 1 tsp
• Fennel seeds: 0.5 tsp
• Dill seeds: 0.5 tsp
• Lemon zest: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Add black tea to the teapot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black leaf tea: 3 tablespoons

3. Send yarrow with the tea.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yarrow: 8 g

4. Add fennel and dill seeds to the herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fennel seeds: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Dill seeds: 0.5 teaspoon

5. Slightly crush the cardamom with a chef's knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cardamom: 1 teaspoon

6. Send opened cardamom in tea.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cardamom: 1 teaspoon

7. Add clove.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carnation: 2 pieces

8. Cut the hawthorn in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hawthorn: 16 g

9. Add the berry halves to the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hawthorn: 16 g

10. Cut the lemongrass along the fibers.

    Required ingredients:

    • Lemongrass: 2 stems

11. Send the lemongrass to the kettle.

    Required ingredients:

    • Lemongrass: 2 stems

12. Remove the zest from the lemon and chop it coarsely.

    Required ingredients:

    • Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon

13. Add zest to the tea.

    Required ingredients:

    • Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon

14. Heat the water to 90 degrees.

15. Brew the ingredients with hot water and steep for 10 minutes.